The Minnesota Twins secured a crucial 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, with Willi Castro hitting a two-run homer and Matt Wallner contributing two RBIs. This win helped the Twins maintain their position in the race for the final AL wild card spot, staying 1.5 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers. Guardians starter Gavin Williams struggled, allowing both of Wallner's RBIs, while Lane Thomas homered for Cleveland. The Guardians had a late push, loading the bases in the ninth, but Griffin Jax closed the game for Minnesota, earning his ninth save. The victory was a rebound for the Twins after they had previously lost a tight game to the Guardians 4-3, where they squandered a 3-0 lead. Cleveland's Steven Kwan was placed on the injured list, adding to their challenges as they approach the postseason.